TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. — Denis Gurianov had a natural hat trick and the Dallas Stars prospects closed out the NHL Prospect Tournament with a 4-1 win against the New York Rangers in the seventh-place game. Gurianov had a rough and inconsistent start to the tournament but turned up his play in the final two games […]
Dallas Stars owner Tom Gaglardi excited after active offseason
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. — Since he bought the Dallas Stars for close to $240 million in 2011 Tom Gaglardi has been one of the more hands-on owners in the NHL. Even while living in Vancouver, Gaglardi is a somewhat constant presence in Dallas at games and practices. This past week Gaglardi — at least to […]
Q&A: Jim Bedard discusses new role as Stars director of goalie development
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. — Back in May the Dallas Stars hired Jim Bedard as their new new Director of Goalie Development. Bedard spent the majority of his career as the Detroit Red Wings goalie coach. He left Detroit after the 2015-16 season and spent last season as the goalie coach for the OHL’s Windsor Spitfires, […]
Strong showing in Traverse City can reap rewards for free agent invites
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. — Roughly a year ago Ondrej Vala was waiting to board a flight at the Traverse City’s Cherry Capital Airport when he got one of the most important calls of his hockey career. It was his agent. The Dallas Stars were impressed with his play at the 2016 prospects tournament, and they […]
Stars prospects blow 3-goal lead, fall in OT against Blues
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. — The Dallas Stars prospects blew a three-goal lead in the third period and fell in overtime to the St. Louis Blues 7-6 on Saturday evening. Dallas had taken a 6-3 lead at 4:21 of the period when Sheldon Dries scored on cross-crease pass from Tomas Soustal. Then the Blues highly touted […]
STARS MAILBAG: Heiskanen, potential lines, and it's game day in Traverse City
After five long months it’s finally game day. No, the NHL team won’t have formal opening night until Oct. 6. But this afternoon at 3:30 ET (2:30 CT) the Dallas Stars prospects will face off against the Columbus Blue Jackets in the first game of the Traverse City Prospects Tournament. The game may be played […]